A patient in her late fifties has expressed to the nurse her desire to explore hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Based on what aspect of the patient's health history is HRT contraindicated?
A) History of vaginal dryness
B) History of hot flashes and night sweats
C) History of vascular thrombosis
D) Family history of osteoporosis
Ans: C
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The use of HRT is contraindicated in women with a history of vascular thrombosis, active liver disease, some cases of uterine cancer, and undiagnosed vaginal bleeding. HRT is beneficial in women with a risk for osteoporosis. Vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and night sweats are symptoms of menopause that may be relieved with HRT.
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